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- Salman Khan recently shared that he is battling several serious health issues, one of which is trigeminal neuralgia—a chronic and extremely painful nerve condition.
- About Trigeminal Neuralgia:
- Trigeminal neuralgia, also referred to as tic douloureux, causes sudden, severe facial pain that feels like electric shocks. This condition arises when the trigeminal nerve, responsible for carrying facial sensations to the brain, is compressed by a blood vessel.
- Pain episodes can be triggered by everyday actions such as eating, speaking, brushing teeth, or even smiling. Initially, the pain may be brief and mild, but over time it can become more frequent and intense.
- This disorder is more prevalent in women and individuals over 50. Managing the pain is challenging and often requires medications or surgical intervention. Due to the debilitating nature of the condition, it is sometimes called the "suicide disease," reflecting the extreme distress it can cause in those who suffer from it.
- Why in News?
- The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) recently commemorated the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025 with a major event held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, reinforcing its commitment to combating drug-related challenges.
- About the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking:
- Observed every year on 26 June, this UN-recognized day aims to promote global efforts to eliminate drug abuse and illegal trafficking. Established by the UN General Assembly in 1987, it calls for international cooperation and preventive strategies. Each year, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) sets a theme—2025's is "Break the cycle. #StopOrganizedCrime", emphasizing the need to disrupt organized crime by addressing root causes and investing in social development. The 2025 World Drug Report reveals over 300 million global drug users (ages 15–64), rising synthetic opioid concerns, and that only 1 in 8 with substance use disorders access treatment. The illegal drug trade fuels over $400 billion in crime and violence globally.
- Why in News?
- In a significant advancement of India’s strategic and naval strength, the country is currently developing the K-6 hypersonic submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), which will greatly enhance its second-strike nuclear capability.
- About the K-6 Missile:
- The K-6 is a nuclear-capable SLBM under development by DRDO’s Advanced Naval Systems Laboratory in Hyderabad. It is being specifically built for deployment on India’s upcoming S-5 class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), which are larger and more advanced than the Arihant class. Measuring 12 meters in length and 2 meters in diameter, the K-6 will carry 2–3 tonnes of warheads and be equipped with MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle) technology—enabling it to strike multiple targets with a single launch. The missile will have an impressive range of 8,000 kilometers and reach speeds up to Mach 7.5, making interception extremely difficult. The K-series has evolved through earlier variants—K-3, K-4, and K-5—already tested and inducted, marking steady progress in India’s undersea deterrence capability.